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SNDL Appoints New Chief Information Officer and New President, Liquor Division

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SNDL has announced two key executive appointments: Phil McBride as Chief Information Officer and Navroop Sandhawalia as President, Liquor Division. McBride brings over 25 years of experience in consumer goods, financial services, and retail, with expertise in digital transformation and AI technologies. Sandhawalia, who joined SNDL in October 2023 as VP of Finance and was promoted to Interim President of the Liquor Division in September, has a background of 13 years at Loblaws in finance and analytics roles. CEO Zach George emphasized these appointments will strengthen the company's execution capabilities and drive value for stakeholders.

SNDL ha annunciato due importanti nomine esecutive: Phil McBride come Chief Information Officer e Navroop Sandhawalia come Presidente della Divisione Liquori. McBride porta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nei beni di consumo, nei servizi finanziari e nella vendita al dettaglio, con una particolare competenza nella trasformazione digitale e nelle tecnologie AI. Sandhawalia, che si è unito a SNDL nell'ottobre 2023 come VP di Finanza ed è stato promosso a Presidente Interinale della Divisione Liquori a settembre, ha un background di 13 anni in Loblaws in ruoli di finanza e analisi. Il CEO Zach George ha sottolineato che queste nomine rafforzeranno le capacità esecutive dell'azienda e creeranno valore per gli stakeholder.

SNDL ha anunciado dos nombramientos ejecutivos clave: Phil McBride como Director de Información y Navroop Sandhawalia como Presidente de la División de Licores. McBride aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en bienes de consumo, servicios financieros y comercio minorista, con experiencia en transformación digital y tecnologías de IA. Sandhawalia, quien se unió a SNDL en octubre de 2023 como VP de Finanzas y fue ascendido a Presidente Interino de la División de Licores en septiembre, tiene 13 años de experiencia en Loblaws en roles de finanzas y análisis. El CEO Zach George enfatizó que estos nombramientos fortalecerán las capacidades de ejecución de la empresa y generarán valor para los grupos de interés.

SNDL은 두 가지 주요 임원 임명을 발표했습니다: Phil McBride를 최고 정보 책임자로, Navroop Sandhawalia를 주류 부문 회장으로 임명했습니다. McBride는 소비재, 금융 서비스 및 소매 분야에서 25년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 디지털 혁신과 AI 기술에 대한 전문성을 가지고 있습니다. Sandhawalia는 2023년 10월 SNDL에 재무 부사장으로 합류한 후 9월에 주류 부문 임시 회장으로 승진했으며, Loblaws에서 13년의 재무 및 분석 역할을 수행한 배경이 있습니다. CEO Zach George는 이러한 임명이 회사의 실행 능력을 강화하고 이해관계자를 위한 가치를 창출할 것이라고 강조했습니다.

SNDL a annoncé deux nominations exécutives clés : Phil McBride en tant que Directeur de l'information et Navroop Sandhawalia en tant que Président de la division des boissons alcoolisées. McBride apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les biens de consommation, les services financiers et le commerce de détail, avec une expertise en transformation numérique et technologies de l'IA. Sandhawalia, qui a rejoint SNDL en octobre 2023 en tant que VP finances et a été promu Président intérimaire de la division des boissons alcoolisées en septembre, a un parcours de 13 ans chez Loblaws dans des rôles de finance et d'analyse. Le PDG Zach George a souligné que ces nominations renforceront les capacités d'exécution de l'entreprise et généreront de la valeur pour les parties prenantes.

SNDL hat zwei wichtige Vorstandsnominierungen bekannt gegeben: Phil McBride wird Chief Information Officer und Navroop Sandhawalia Präsident der Spirituosen-Abteilung. McBride bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Konsumgüter, Finanzdienstleistungen und Einzelhandel mit, wobei er über Fachwissen in digitaler Transformation und KI-Technologien verfügt. Sandhawalia trat im Oktober 2023 als VP Finance in SNDL ein und wurde im September interimistisch zum Präsidenten der Spirituosen-Abteilung befördert. Er hat 13 Jahre Erfahrung bei Loblaws in Finanz- und Analysefunktionen. CEO Zach George betonte, dass diese Nominierungen die Umsetzungskapazitäten des Unternehmens stärken und den Stakeholdern Mehrwert bieten werden.

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  • Appointment of experienced CIO with 25+ years in relevant industries
  • Internal promotion of VP Finance to President of Liquor Division shows succession planning
  • Enhanced leadership in technology and digital innovation capabilities
  • Strengthened expertise in data analytics and AI integration
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("SNDL" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointments of Phil McBride as Chief Information Officer and Navroop Sandhawalia as President, Liquor Division.

"SNDL's success is driven by our commitment to talent density and our leaders are the foundation of our performance culture," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL.  "Phil's extensive expertise in technology and digital innovation, paired with Nav's financial acumen and best-in-class retail experience will further strengthen our execution capabilities. We are confident that they will drive value for our consumers and stakeholders, playing a critical role in advancing SNDL's growth strategy."

Phil McBride joins SNDL with more than 25 years of experience across consumer-packaged goods, financial services and retail industries, having held leadership roles at OMERS, Molson Coors, Aeroplan, and Proctor & Gamble. His demonstrated capabilities include digital transformation, data analytics advancement, the integration of generative AI technologies, and stewardship of one of Canada's most successful loyalty programs.

Navroop Sandhawalia, who joined SNDL in October 2023 as Vice President of Finance, and was promoted to Interim President, Liquor Division in September, has made significant contributions to performance management and operational efficiency, driving improved decision-making across the liquor business. His experience includes over 13 years at Loblaws where he held various roles within finance, analytics and data science.

ABOUT SNDL INC. 

SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Superette. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low-cost biomass sourcing, indoor cultivation, product innovation, low-cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Pearls by Grön, No Future, Bhang Chocolate, Top Leaf, Contraband, Citizen Stash, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, Bon Jak, Versus, Value Buds, Namaste, Re-up, Grasslands and Vacay. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the North American cannabis industry. For more information on SNDL, please go to https://sndl.com/.

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FAQ

Who is SNDL's new Chief Information Officer in 2024?

Phil McBride has been appointed as SNDL's new Chief Information Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience from companies like OMERS, Molson Coors, Aeroplan, and Proctor & Gamble.

Who was appointed as President of SNDL's Liquor Division?

Navroop Sandhawalia was appointed as President of SNDL's Liquor Division, after serving as Vice President of Finance and Interim President of the division.

What experience does SNDL's new CIO Phil McBride bring to the company?

Phil McBride brings expertise in digital transformation, data analytics, generative AI technologies, and loyalty program management, with over 25 years of experience in consumer goods, financial services, and retail industries.

When did Navroop Sandhawalia join SNDL?

Navroop Sandhawalia joined SNDL in October 2023 as Vice President of Finance before being promoted to President of the Liquor Division.

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